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The Original was from Vegetarian Times. Tiny salads in Cucumber cups make a great side or even a snack.
Ingredients:
1 large red bell pepper , finely chopped
1 medium zucchini , finely diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes or diced garden tomatoes
3/4 cup fresh basil , chopped (optional)
1 medium carrot , shredded
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional) or vegan cheese (optional)
1/4 cup balsamic dressing or favorite salad dressing such as Sour Cherry Poppyseed
1 garlic clove , minced
1 small onion, sliced or diced very thin (optional)
3 cucumbers , see note
salt or Mrs. Dash Lemon Pepper seasoning mix, to taste
pepper, to taste
Procedure:
Cut the cucumbers into 1 inch disks.
Toss all except 2 tbsp cheese, the dressing and cucumbers in a large bowl and season to taste. Chill until ready to fill
cups.
Scoop out 1 tbsp from center of each disk with melon baller leaving sides and bottom intact.
Fill with about a tbsp of salad mix and top with remaining cheese if using.
Serve immed.
I omitted the basil, used Lemon Pepper Mrs Dash. My dressing was a Sweet and Sour Cherry poppy seed dressing. I added
a small onion [I mean baby size] You can play with this recipe and your ingredients and it works well. Use garden fresh veggies
for the best taste.
Serving Size: Makes 36 cups
Time is simply chopping time
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